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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
It's a big deal:
Jason Varitek caught every one of those games, making him the first catcher in MLB history to catch four no-hitters.
Jon Lester becomes the first Red Sox lefty to throw a no-hitter at Fenway since Mel Parnell in 1956. Lester threw a total of 130 pitches, a total that he probably would never approach without the no-hitter on the line. However, he never seemed to tire. He was throwing as well in the ninth as he did in earlier innings, and had looked extremely sharp in the eighth.
Two years ago he was diagnosed with cancer. He comes back to win the World Series and now throws a no-hitter. As he came off the field, it seemed every player and coach gave him a big hug.
The Red Sox did not throw a no-hitter at Fenway between 1966 and 2001. With Lowe, Buchholz and Lester, they've now thrown three since 2002, plus a five inning no-hitter by Hansack. Maybe Fenway's become a pitcher's park!
Congratulations to Jon Lester on the game of a lifetime. He continues to be the feel good story of the Red Sox.
Two years ago he was diagnosed with cancer. He comes back to win the World Series and now throws a no-hitter. As he came off the field, it seemed every player and coach gave him a big hug.
The Red Sox did not throw a no-hitter at Fenway between 1966 and 2001. With Lowe, Buchholz and Lester, they've now thrown three since 2002, plus a five inning no-hitter by Hansack. Maybe Fenway's become a pitcher's park!
Congratulations to Jon Lester on the game of a lifetime. He continues to be the feel good story of the Red Sox.
Jason Varitek caught every one of those games, making him the first catcher in MLB history to catch four no-hitters.
